Kohler, Wisconsin Public Records

Major investigations often require collaboration among these agencies, which regularly share resources to strengthen public safety throughout the county. This coordination between the sheriff's office and municipal departments ensures coverage and efficient response to incidents across the region.

Bond and bail procedures follow Wisconsin state laws, permitting either cash bonds or bail bonds arranged through approved agencies. Those seeking information about recently arrested individuals can check the online inmate roster or contact the detention center directly.

Registration must occur at least 20 days before an election, though the state allows same-day voter registration at polling places with proper proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, utility bill, or bank statement showing current address. State law requires acceptable photo ID to vote in Wisconsin. For village-specific elections, the community holds spring elections for village board trustees and village president positions; the next regular spring election is April 7, 2026, which will include local offices. Village board trustees serve staggered three-year terms. Voters can find sample ballots, candidate information, and local ballot measures through the Village Clerk's Office at 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044, phone (920) 459-3873. Residents can look up their specific polling place, view their sample ballot, track absentee ballots, and find voting information at myvote.wi.gov by entering their address. Most local voters cast ballots at the Kohler Memorial Theater or Village Hall locations, depending on ward assignment. Wisconsin makes extensive election records publicly accessible including voter registration lists (available to approved requestors under Wis. Stat. § 6.36), campaign finance disclosures through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at ethics.wi.gov, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Sheboygan County recorded approximately 65-70% voter turnout with over 70,000 ballots cast from roughly 90,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Wisconsin voters will decide several significant races including the gubernatorial election (Governor Tony Evers' term expires in 2027, so the governor's race will be in November 2026), all Wisconsin State Assembly seats (99 districts, two-year terms), odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate seats (17 of 33 seats, four-year staggered terms), and various county offices including Sheboygan County Board supervisors, county executive if applicable, and potentially county constitutional offices. No U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin is up in 2026 (Senator Tammy Baldwin was reelected in 2024 for a term through 2030; Senator Ron Johnson's term runs through 2028). Absentee voting in Wisconsin is available to any registered voter; applications can be submitted online through myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or fax to the municipal clerk. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before the election for regular mail delivery, or voters can request in-person absentee voting at the municipal clerk's office up until the Sunday before Election Day. Wisconsin does not conduct elections entirely by mail but offers absentee options.